At the ripe old age of 18 I had a life changing accident that my body has never let me forget.

Mom & I were going upstate NY to our camp in the Catskills.  We loved it there but Dad always warned us never to travel on a holiday weekend...we went anyway!  2 or 3 miles from home at around 1 am while we sat at a traffic light waiting for it to turn green WHAM!  We got rear-ended by a drunk lady.  Thank God we were both ok, at least it seemed that way, but in the morning a different tale was told.  I couldn't get my head off the pillow, my muscles were so out of whack. 

Long story short,  I had a pretty nasty whiplash which affected me then, and continues to affect me now.

I've had massages, gone to Chiropractors, physical therapists, you name it I've done it to get relief from the pain. 

Now I go to Dr Dina!  She's WONDERFUL!  I leave her office feeling like the pain I was experiencing has been removed and I'm on my way to feeling better.  Of course this is a chronic problem which has been going on for the last 32 years so it is unlikely that a cure will occur but feeling better when pain kicks up is vital for me.

I'd like to introduce you to my favorite Chiropractor here in Ocala Florida...Here's Dr Dina

Can we eat in Style?  Ocala offers some of the finest dining around.  To see more of what Ocala has to offer in fine dining and elegant living just visit Ocala Style Magazine online.  You'll be delighted with all we've got to offer you.  We're looking forward to seeing you soon!

Uptown Grill

Cool Blue Burrito

Veranda Cafe`

Tony's Sushi & Steakhouse

Bently's

  We've got investment homes that are right for your pocketbook!

$25,500

2 bedroom in city limits needs some TLC but priced accordingly. Great investment opportunity. Newer windows, inside laundry, large living room, dining area and bonus room. 

Only $36,100

Fixer upper 2/1 with wood floors, enclosed patio, bonus room, carport, large master bedroom, concrete block construction. Lots of potential with in town location.  Sold As-Is

$49,900

2 Bedroom 1 Bath Great investment property or rental needs some TLC. Concrete block, screen room, fenced yard, in city limits. Must see!

$49,900

3/2 With nice size fenced yard quiet setting in nice NW location, open floor plan some updates needed. Good investment opportunity.

Condo $49,900

This upstairs unit features a screened porch, laundry area with stacker washer/dryer. Carpet looks good - minor cosmetic repairs needed. Nice community 55+ with pool and golf course nearby.

Today is a big day, I've got an incredible plan that will revolutionize the way real estate is done! 

First, I fired my broker, it was a great experience!   Imagine the shock on his face, oh it was sweet!  Then I abolished NAR.  Our receptionist is history, along with our admin specialists & office manager, they're toast!

The face of real estate is about to change.  People will now be able to sell their homes in a better way.  More money will find it's way into the sellers pocket and the Realtor's too.  It's about time we take from the rich brokers and give all that money to the poor Realtor, RIGHT?

This has been tried in many ways before but my plan will bring about change.  Law suits and hardships have been abundant, lives have been jeopardized even lost but that's ok.  The tried and true methods of real estate had their flaws so I have a plan for change!

Whether or not there has been a good experience for buyers and sellers is not nearly as important as the benefits received.  Safety and security is of no concern, it simply does not go along with my plan, we need change!  Get rid of your lockboxes and suprakeys!!!  Yippee!

Now I have experience in real estate, I've listed & sold homes, closed transactions for  folks.  That gives me credibility to be able to institute this great plan to change the way real estate is bought and sold in this country...IT'S REVOLUTIONARY!!!

Sound familiar???

Nuts, Crazy, The Twilight Zone, Bizarre, did any of those words cross your mind?  They cross mine every day! 

Every established system has its pros & cons, however most have been established through trial and error and a tremendous amount of knowledge & experience.  Real estate practices may not always be within your comfort zone but they are designed basically for the good of all. 

So what's my point?  Plans for "CHANGE" sound really good but if they are not established on a solid foundation from absolutely credible sources then they will absolutely destroy lives, corruption and chaos will ensue.

My greatest concerns for America come November 4^th! 

Will our men & women in uniform who have fought for freedom, lost their lives, shed their blood, be forced to abandon their goal because of a timeline?

Will terrorists view an incomplete, retreating army as weak thereby bringing terrorism to our great land again?

Does a Robinhood mentality cause economies to flourish or fall?

Consider seriously this supposed plan to "CHANGE".   There are far too many lives at stake to even consider this twilight zone prospect.

As a United States Air Force Veteran and as someone who lived through 911 while living in NY, I implore you to revisit all that is facing America today and reconsider your position before you vote.  Stop listening and being swayed by the fluff of inexperience and ridiculous "Change".   Your life and the lives of your loved ones depend on it!

Located near the western border of Marion County next to Spruce Creek Preserve Golf Course.  Spruce Creek is a 55+ community in a very picturesque setting with plenty of amenities.

Golf course homes are plentiful and beautiful.  Take a look!

Spruce Creek Preserve Homes

A beautiful Exp Fir on a lovely landscaped lot. LR, formal DR, Lg eat-in kit with lots of cabinets. Split BR plan. Ceramic tile in kit & baths. Tile backsplash in kit with accent tiles. Inside laundry rm. Molded marble sinks in both baths. Cathedral ceilings. Home is in excellent, immaculate condition and Homebuyer Ready with AHS 1 yr Home Warranty. A Must See!

The mls link above is only active for 1-2 weeks.  If you would like current information please contact me.

Marion Landing is a wonderful 55+ community complete with an 8 lane bowling alley, an large in ground pool with water sports and exercise classes, tennis, all kinds of clubs and activities, lovely scenic areas to walk and enjoy the peace and quiet, yet it is close to shopping, highways, medical needs and much more!

Available Homes For Sale

Featured Property

$148,900

Beautiful well kept Oleander model with a great floor plan. Home has 18x20 room which can be used as bedroom, den or family room. Home has a 22ft lanai with 3 sliders leading out from home. Large garage with screen and shelving that stays with house. Tile in all wet areas, inside laundry room, 5 fans beautiful landscaping and so much more. Seller will present buyer with A.H.S. Home Protection Plan. Furniture is negotiable. Community pool, club house

On Top of the World is a 55+ Community, gated with lots of things to do, people to meet and places to go.  Home styles vary from villas to single family homes and all homes are concrete block.  Finding a home within your budget in Top of the World should be a cinch! 

Take a look at the links below of homes that have come on the market in the last 30 days, ones that have gone into contract and the ones that have been purchased.  You'll see that there are plenty of good deals to be had!

New Listings

Pending Contracts

Closed

Featured Property

Only $112,000

A beautiful Expanded Montgomery model, many many extras such as kitchen appliances replaced in the last 2 yrs, new roof, newly painted walls and ceilings, new vanity sinks and vinyl floors along with ceiling fans and light. New hot water heater, heat pump and A/C. Windows are insulated, double-paned. This home comes with a 1 year AHS home warranty. This is a must see!!

Who wants to hear those words?  What would be so much better to hear is "Oh you remembered!"

The person that invented this creative website must have done so for husbands, Realtors and relatives who live a long distance away. 

I've sent some of these to past clients, new home owners, friends & family...even my nephew got a blue one that I did up kind of boyish!

It's a great way to stay in touch.

Check out my sample bouquet at Flowers2mail.com 

Hmmmm, I've met all kinds!  This morning in our office meeting one of the agents invited a home inspector to speak.  He has used him several times and is satisfied with his work.

Not knowing him, and being the outspoken, question asking person that I am, I asked "Who do you work for? The customer who pays you or the Realtor who gave you the referral?"

Now I know that this is a pretty tacky question to ask, but the truth of the matter is that the tendency is to favor those who butter your bread!  You know, don't bite the hand that feeds you!

When I bought my house in NY several years ago, I asked a friend who had been a Realtor for quite some time for a referral for a home inspector.  I don't believe he & she were trying to take advantage of me but the home inspector did a horrible job that cost me $350!!!  Once we moved in and got a hard rain we found out that the roof leaked and had been patched so that we couldn't detect it easily, but with a walk on the roof he would have been able to detect it quickly. 

That was shortly before I became a Realtor!

We ultimately had the roof redone but it was an expense that we could have negotiated with the seller instead of shouldering it ourselves!

Reputations are always on the line, word of mouth is what our business is all about.  Personally I don't ever want to hear a customer complain about any of the contractors or workers that I connect them with.  That is why I ask questions.  I interview the people I refer. 

It was a nasty lesson for me to learn, and an experience I would not like to see my customers go through, so I do take serious interest in selecting home inspectors and other contractors.

Home Inspectors may take offense at what I am saying, but deep down they know that this happens!  The ones who would admit this are more than likely the ones who try their darnedest to do a good job for the customer regardless of the Realtor who referred them.

Realtors are not paying your mortgage!  They are a resource into unfamiliar territory for many, so feel free to ask for referrals but take the time to interview home inspectors or any other contractors before you hire them.

It's just good clean & dirty fun!  Saturday September 20th was a fun day at the Florida Horse Park.  We had several teams of mounted shooters competing and showing off their stuff!  Plenty of beautiful horses, talented riders and good food made for a great day at the Park.

Following the Mounted Shooters was the Polo matches...wow!  I never saw Polo played live and in person.  Those horses turn on a dime and chase that ball like a dog after a bird.

Visit the Florida Horse Park and join us for some upcoming events!

               SEE FOR YOURSELF!